Linus Rejecting AI Code in Linux Kernel Sparks Debate
tinyfool · x · 2026-07-17
Linux founder Linus Torvalds has stated he will reject AI-generated code from entering the Linux kernel. This prompted a discussion: if an AI-generated script could pass incredibly rigorous testing—even surviving Linus's own notoriously strict code reviews—does it still inherently lack the merit to be merged into the kernel?
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